The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey
Escaping A Bear Hug Kazakhstan Seeks Closer Ties To US And Europe
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Escaping A Bear Hug Kazakhstan Seeks Closer Ties To US And Europe

Eight years ago, Kazakh shrugged off Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks suggesting he could pull a Ukraine on Kazakhstan. They did so again in January when Mr. Putin reiterated his denial of Kazakh nation and statehood while Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border. Today, Kazakhs no longer discount Mr. Putin’s words.

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